weightlifting fairy kim bok joo is a South Korea drama released in 2016 rated 8.8/10 with 16 episodes. This comedy series has been watched by 167,702 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | ComedyRomanceLifeSports |
| Year | 2016 |
| Episodes | 16 |
| Duration | 01:00:00 |
| Rating | 8.8/10 |
| Director | Oh Hyun Jong, Nam Sung Woo |
| Main Cast | Lee Sung Kyung, Nam Joo Hyuk, Lee Jae Yoon, Kyung Soo Jin |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
Bok Joo is a weightlifter who is pursuing her dream of winning the gold medal but she then finds romance for the first time in her life. While she is a woman who trains with heavy steel weights, she is also very feminine when it comes to relationships. Focusing solely on weightlifting would jeopardize her relationship but leaving her weightlifting career for love would keep her from attaining her dreams. Can she find a way to have love as well as glory at the age of 20? The characters within this drama are elite athletes in weightlifting, swimming and rhythmic gymnastics who work hard to reach their goals in life. It covers their coming-of-age stories and relationships through hectic life. (Source: MBC) ~~ Inspired by the life of South Korean Olympic weightlifter gold-medalist Jang Mi Ran.
Critical Reception
weightlifting fairy kim bok joo has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.8/10 based on 93,915 ratings. It is ranked #137 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of weightlifting fairy kim bok joo?
weightlifting fairy kim bok joo has a rating of 8.8/10 based on 93,915 ratings.
How many episodes does weightlifting fairy kim bok joo have?
weightlifting fairy kim bok joo has 16 episodes, each approximately 01:00:00 long.
What genre is weightlifting fairy kim bok joo?
weightlifting fairy kim bok joo is a Comedy, Romance, Life, Sports drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in weightlifting fairy kim bok joo?
The main cast of weightlifting fairy kim bok joo includes Lee Sung Kyung, Nam Joo Hyuk, Lee Jae Yoon, Kyung Soo Jin.
When was weightlifting fairy kim bok joo released?
weightlifting fairy kim bok joo was released in 2016 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.